One of the most popular apples today, the Honeycrisp, resulted from breeding at the University of Minnesota. While expensive, its flavor and crisp flesh are outstanding.

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Richard Poffenbaugh
CentralOhio.com

September and October are prime months in the Midwest for harvesting apples. A few may be available in early November when trees are protected from early freezes. Fresh-picked, local apples are the best. They don't have to be shipped long distances, such as from Washington state. Apples are to Ohio what oranges are to Florida.

Sample different apple varieties until you find choices that are exceptional for eating fresh, sauce, pies or freezing. Cortland is one of the older varieties that remains popular. It is a large fruit with snow-white crisp, juicy flesh. They are at their best when ...